HC Deb 02 May 1996 vol 276 c601W
Mr. Byers

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many hours to date N. M. Rothschild has worked on the contract to give advice on the privatisation of the coal industry; and when the contract is expected to conclude. [27797]

Mr. Page

N. M. Rothschild has, to date, worked approximately 37,800 hours on providing advice on the privatisation of the coal industry. The contract will end once the privatisation, including the non-mining activities, is complete.